Based in Sydney, the “funster” is a social commentator who goes to tourist industry functions in preparation for events such as the Sydney Festival, Mardi Gras and New Year’s Eve at the harbour.

The Taste Master is a role for food-lovers who will promote produce in Western Australia, tour vineyards, seek out indigenous delicacies, learn how to make wine and beer, and write blog posts about it.

Anyone who is enthusiastic and between 18 and 30 in the UK and Ireland can apply via australia.com/bestjobs.

The jobs were created as a way of enticing young people from around the world to visit Australia and make use of working holiday visas.

“We recognise the high levels of youth unemployment in the UK and Ireland, and encourage young people from both countries to apply for one of the roles and to find out more about experiencing our country on a Working Holiday visa.”

In 2009, Ben Southall, the winner of the original competition, spent a year working in the Great Barrier Reef. Despite being stung by a jellyfish he enjoyed the job so much he is still promoting the region, as a “tourism ambassador” for Queensland.